While having a discussion about torque, Technician A says that the force of 1 pound exerted at a distance of 1 foot from the center of a crankshaft results in 2 foot-pound of torque. Technician B says it results in 1 foot-pound of torque. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Neither A nor B
D)Both A and B

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Technician B is correct because torque is calculated as the product of force and distance from the pivot point (in this case, the center of the crankshaft). Therefore, 1 pound of force exerted at a distance of 1 foot results in 1 foot-pound of torque, not 2.

While Having a Discussion About Torque, Technician a Says That